NOVEMBER 28-30, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC
Accelerating Innovation for the Nation
Join the nation's largest innovation matchmaking program aligned with national technology priorities and federal funding opportunities. Showcase and pitch your innovations to leading investors, corporate scouts, and over $50B in federal funding authority. Our government and industry customers are seeking top emerging technologies across most all technology domains, with a special interest in innovations with dual-use industry and government applications.
- 1000+ Prospecting Partners
- $50B in Funding Authority
- 50+ Contracting Offices
- 2500 1-on-1 Meetings
Don't miss this opportunity, and submit your technology today for consideration!
Submissions Closed/Under Review
Topics Include:
- Energy & Resilience
- Medical, Health, Biotech
- Microelectronics & Sensors
- Mobility & Transportation
- Cyber & Critical Infrastructure
- AI & Digital Solutions
- C5ISR & Networks
- Drones & Robotics
- Space Technologies
- Advanced Materials
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Simulation, Training & Readiness
- and much more!
Who Should Apply
Startups, universities, labs, SBIR/OT awardees, and companies of all sizes and commercial maturity are welcome! If you have technologies representing cutting-edge innovations and are looking to connect with either government funders and industry scouts - Submit today!
How to Participate
There is no-fee to submit into this Challenge. Submit your technologies today for review and consideration. If selected, you will be asked to secure your pitch/showcase slot through one of the three options listed below. The first step is simply to submit your technology.
Pitch & Showcase
Finalists will receive notification in mid-September. If selected, you must confirm through one of the options below. Those selected to pitch receive a 2023 DTC Innovation Award Certificate, website recognition, and media kit to share their success.
Pitch Dates: Nov. 28-30, 2023
Location: Gaylord National Convention Center, National Harbor MD
